Which statements accurately describe Ernest Rutherford’s experiment? Check all that apply.The positively charged particles were deflected because like charges repel.The positively charged particles were deflected because opposite charges attract.The positively charged particles were deflected by the electron.The positively charged particles were deflected by the proton.The positively charged particles were deflected because the positive charge in the atom was concentrated.The positively charged particles were deflected because the positive charge in the atom was scattered throughout the atom.
Answer
A
The positively charged particles were deflected because like charges repel.
B
The positively charged particles were deflected because opposite charges attract.
C
The positively charged particles were deflected by the electron.
D
The positively charged particles were deflected by the proton.
E
The positively charged particles were deflected because the positive charge in the atom was concentrated.
F
The positively charged particles were deflected because the positive charge in the atom was scattered throughout the atom.